According to news, the accident took place at around 12:30 am. According to police sources, there were 32 pilgrims in the passenger vehicle. They were residents of Badaun. They were returning from Rajasthan. The vehicle hit a divider near Bargaon Cut under Khekra police station. The police rescued the pilgrims who were stuck in the vehicle with the help of local residents. Three of the injured are undergoing treatment at the district hospital. The rest have been shifted to another hospital for better treatment.
Police said that traffic was controlled at the scene as soon as the news of the accident was received. Efforts are also being made to identify the deceased and contact their families. Police are conducting a detailed investigation to find out the exact cause of the accident. Initial information has revealed that the car lost control and hit a divider. The video that went viral on social media shows the injured lying on a major road. A policeman is supervising them. Several other people are monitoring the condition of the injured. There is also a woman. An ambulance was also seen at the scene. All of them are victims of the accident.